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I was also told that conditioner is great for dry skin....after you shower ..apply a small amount on your hands and rub it over your legs, arms etc and rinse and it "supposedly" acts like a shower lotion...I tried it once when my skin was itchy and it did work
 
pear said:
Y'all are making me scared of that fruit cocktail mask. I have 5 unopened jars staring at me right now. If I put the wrong thing on my hair, this new growth will bite back with a quickness! :burnup::pullhair:
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The Fruit Cocktail masque is designed for ALL hair types, so it lacks the moisture that the other masques give. Don't be afraid because there are a few ladies who actually like the FC as is. Try it as is and if it works - cool, but if it doesn't then mix it with something else. And if all else fails, use it as a bodywash or foot scrub as the other ladies have recommended.

ETA: Perhaps FC is better used when hair is not in need of moisture i.e. the first week or two after a relaxer. I will test this theory out in August.
 
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Americka said:

LMAO! I'm trying to stretch until August, but I don't know how successful I will be. You do know that I'm relaxed, right? Have been for 20+ years.
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I know now?? Not sure why I just assumed you weren't that is clearly my bad...you know what they say about assumptions.....:grin:
 
Americka said:
The Fruit Cocktail masque is designed for ALL hair types, so it lacks the moisture that the other masques give. Don't be afraid because there are a few ladies who actually like the FC as is. Try it as is and if it works - cool, but if it doesn't then mix it with something else. And if all else fails, use it as a bodywash or foot scrub as the other ladies have recommended.

ETA: Perhaps FC is better used when hair is not in need of moisture i.e. the first week or two after a relaxer. I will test this theory out in August.
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You read my mind. I was thinking that I may give the fruit cocktail a try as is, but it will definitely have to be right after a relaxer.
 
I've used the Fruit Cocktail Mask twice. I only bought 1 because I wasn't sure how it would work (being for all hair types).
I just have to say my hair can't get enough of this stuff. I hope I can find more. :yep:
Everyone should try it out for themselves because everyone's hair will act differently. :yep:
Sorry about those it did not work out for...I would probably mix some type of oil in it to add moisture. :yep:
 
I did a bad skala mix - I had some c3 and avocado conditioner mixed along with some olive oil - had a bit left enough for after washing my hair. I decided to put some amla oil with sunflower oil as a base in. Bad Idea. I first clarified then used the conditioner - hair was soft but... I noticed some breaks more than normal. A few I do not mind I have realized it is something I just live with since I do retain length. Nothing major just very short pieces of hair. Late in the night so went to sleep etc. This morning hair dried yikes -hair felt dry and terrible and just more breaks! Just washed hair again with an amla bar from henna for hair. Before I did so I dunked the ends of my hair in hot olive oil for a bit - I mixed some olive oil in a new bottle of c3 mixed with avocado. Hair back on track - going through sections I shed a couple of hairs - hair was easy to detangel - did have maybe 5 to 6 very small breaks ( I would love zero). Hopefully tomorrow when my hair is dry it will still be ok. Perhaps since using the c3 something in amla just isn't needed anymore? It was similar to when I used the keratin line! caused my hair to just shed and left my with a bunch of terrible broken hairs.
 
I would strand test my hair before applying it all over if uncertain. I know this is after the fact, but I found that with the (seemingly) simplest things out there (including things I haven't used in awhile) my hair can reject them.
 
kaykaybobay said:
I did a bad skala mix - I had some c3 and avocado conditioner mixed along with some olive oil - had a bit left enough for after washing my hair. I decided to put some amla oil with sunflower oil as a base in. Bad Idea. I first clarified then used the conditioner - hair was soft but... I noticed some breaks more than normal. A few I do not mind I have realized it is something I just live with since I do retain length. Nothing major just very short pieces of hair. Late in the night so went to sleep etc. This morning hair dried yikes -hair felt dry and terrible and just more breaks! Just washed hair again with an amla bar from henna for hair. Before I did so I dunked the ends of my hair in hot olive oil for a bit - I mixed some olive oil in a new bottle of c3 mixed with avocado. Hair back on track - going through sections I shed a couple of hairs - hair was easy to detangel - did have maybe 5 to 6 very small breaks ( I would love zero). Hopefully tomorrow when my hair is dry it will still be ok. Perhaps since using the c3 something in amla just isn't needed anymore? It was similar to when I used the keratin line! caused my hair to just shed and left my with a bunch of terrible broken hairs.
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So you mixed the G3, Avocado, amla and sunflower oil? Am I correct?
 
Americka said:
So you mixed the G3, Avocado, amla and sunflower oil? Am I correct?
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Yes I mixed the G3, Avocado the Amla oil(sunflower oil based), forgot to add I had also added olive oil to the mix a week ago and all was well. I am thinking the sunflower just didn't agree with my hair - it's possible another could have wonderful results. Or it could be the Amla alone is the culprit something in it that I no longer need? Prior to using Skala I would use Amla oil with no problem.
 
kaykaybobay said:
Yes I mixed the G3, Avocado the Amla oil(sunflower oil based), forgot to add I had also added olive oil to the mix a week ago and all was well. I am thinking the sunflower just didn't agree with my hair - it's possible another could have wonderful results. Or it could be the Amla alone is the culprit something in it that I no longer need? Prior to using Skala I would use Amla oil with no problem.
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Remember the G3 is a ceramide based conditioner, the Avocado is a protein based conditioner*, and the sunflower oil also has ceramides in it. Now I could be wrong, but I think this combination was too strong for your hair. Ceramides are NOT proteins - they are fatty acids/lipids - but they mimic proteins. Too much "strength" and not enough moisture. And this line:
It was similar to when I used the keratin line!
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sealed it for me. What do you think?

*pure avocado is a protein and although the avocado conditioner has avocado fruit extract, perhaps we should classify the avocado con as a protein as well
 
Americka said:
Remember the G3 is a ceramide based conditioner, the Avocado is a protein based conditioner*, and the sunflower oil also has ceramides in it. Now I could be wrong, but I think this combination was too strong for your hair. Ceramides are NOT proteins - they are fatty acids/lipids - but they mimic proteins. Too much "strength" and not enough moisture. And this line: sealed it for me. What do you think?

*pure avocado is a protein and although the avocado conditioner has avocado fruit extract, perhaps we should classify the avocado con as a protein as well
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Thank you for the information!!! I did not realize that about the avocado at all!! I'm thinking now I may cut back now on using the avocado so often? hmmm
 
I got over the smell of Jabba and finally used the masque yesterday. I only left it on for an hour. I couldn't do the whole overnight DC thing I usually do. The smell is so overpowering, I would have never went to sleep. After I rinsed it out, I noticed immediately my hair was very soft and made my NG very manageable, but my NG thats usually very defined from using Choco or G3 is not. I co-washed with G3 today. My NG is poppin again and it still very soft. So I guess Jabba has its uses. Its just so hard to get over that darn smell.

And btw I looked up Jaborandi to see what it is exactly. Its an extract from a plant that is suppose to help gray hair return to their natural color and help regrow hair loss. If you do a google search on it there are a few studies. I don't know how potent Skala Jaborandi is, but the oil seemed kind of interesting.
 
Also still loving skala! thank you thread. I had been dealing with some mediocre deep conditioners before you lol I have narrowed my skala down to ceramides for DCing (And possibly leave in) chocolate for co-washing and it's great for using under gel and aloe vera for detangling!
I do have alot of other skala to use up though (shea butter,colour, avocado masque, jarobrandi, force fruits etc) and I have fun doing so ...and I will be trying any new ones I come across There's always room for improvement lol
 
The Big Lots in the NY/NJ metropolitan area are basically nonexistent, so I had to enlist a friend in California to find me some Skala. He sent me the Shea Butter and Aloe Vera masques and I nearly jumped for joy. I can't wait until wash day!

Any locals able to find the shop(s) in Newark's Ironbound district that sells Skala?
 
I did a homemade protein treatment: 2 whole eggs, 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 tablespoon honey and 15 drops of a body oil. I applied mixture on dry hair and washed it out 90 minutes later. My hair felt strong and moist after the protein treatment. I added several palmfuls of Skala G3 and washed hair twice. I used shower comb to detangle and it was a breeze. No tangles, only a few hairs shed and G3 took dem 2 eggs down like Achilles on crack ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDpJoykyfOE
 
So I have had Jamborandi (sp) and G3 sitting under my sink for about 2 months....the first time I used them was during a co-wash and they did nothing for me. So I decided to try them in a different capacity...prepoo. So I mixed them together and applied to dry hair. I left it on for a few hours (studying, cleaning, etc) and got in the shower to rinse. I am relaxed with 4a/b new growth, and this was the BEST prepoo I have ever had!:grin: Slip for days!! My hair was soooo soft. This was my first experience with Skala.

So today, I decided to go back to BLs and pick up whatever I could find. I got the Aloe Vera shampoo and condish. I washed today and conditioned under the dryer for 25 mins. I knew this conditioner was the ish when i was putting it on! It went on my hair so creamy and smooth. And when I rinsed.....:lick: soft, shiny, silky hair. I am air drying right now and I will definitely post the final result. But I think the Aloe Vera line is a definite keeper!!!!:yep:
 
I just received 2 G3 leave-ins and 2 SB leave-ins in the mail!!!! Moisturizing and braiding my hair up for the night... lets see what happens!
 
you guys I am gonna go to BL this weekend and see what they have ..I have been neglecting my Skala I try to rotate my products weekly so my hair doesn't get stagnant by just using one product
 
I went to my local BL today and didnt see any... I wonder if they even sell it here...somebody needs to hook a sistah up mayne!!!!!
 
Miryoku said:
I just received 2 G3 leave-ins and 2 SB leave-ins in the mail!!!! Moisturizing and braiding my hair up for the night... lets see what happens!
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Yay! :grin: Please come back with your review/results. I have been wanting to try the shea butter leave-in for a long time.
 
The next generation of Skalaheads! This is my baby and she is 7 and is natural.

I used G3 poo and avocado conditioner, shea leave in with a dab of kemi oyl on top!:lick:
 

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Back with review for the leave ins!!!

Shea Butter:

I put this on my hair last night after I clarified and condish'd with G3. When I woke up this morning parts of my hair felt waxy while other parts felt really soft. Especially my temples which are usually always rough. they felt great! I think some of my hair felt waxy was because I used too much... I've noticed that one time I put too much regular shea butter on my hair and also felt waxy. So with SB a little goes a looooong way even if it may not seem like it.

G3 Leave in:

So I cowashed this morning with G3 because that waxy feeling was irritating. Plus I cowash everyday anyway. I then put in the G3 leave in. followed by some CFCG and sealed with coconut oil. I wet bunned. All I have to say is I don't think my hair has ever dried so soft and silky. And not just my relaxed ends, but my NG as well. Actually I think my NG may be silker than my relaxed hair. My hair has felt great all day. I can't keep my hands off of it. which isn't really a good thing... but I digress.

Anyway. Now after trying everything from the shampoo to the leave-ins I think Skala is going to becoming one of my staple products for sure. I don't even care if I can't find it in big lots anymore. I'll pay the full price of 5.99 off the website. Its worth it.
 
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